Cast: Lilli Palmer

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast John Garfield · Lilli Palmer · Hazel Brooks · Anne Revere

Synopsis Body and Soul (1947) follows the journey of Charley Davis, a young man who secures a victory in an amateur boxing match and is subsequently signed by promoter Quinn. Despite his mother's disapproval of his boxing career, Charley's life takes...

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Gérard Philipe · Lilli Palmer · Anouk Aimée · Lila Kedrova

Synopsis The Lovers of Montparnasse (1958) is a biographical film that delves into the final year of the renowned Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Set in Paris during 1919, the story revolves around Modigliani, a struggling painter, who finds himself deeply in...

Direction George Seaton

Cast William Holden · Lilli Palmer · Hugh Griffith · Klaus Kinski

Synopsis The Counterfeit Traitor (1962) follows the gripping tale of an ex-American who has settled in Sweden and is coerced into espionage for the Allies amidst the turmoil of World War II. Initially hesitant, his involvement deepens as he forms a...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Gregory Peck · Laurence Olivier · James Mason · Lilli Palmer

Synopsis The Boys From Brazil (1978) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated Nazi-hunter, portrayed by Laurence Olivier, who stumbles upon a sinister plot involving a notorious war criminal, played by Gregory Peck. The film delves into the chilling scheme to...

Direction Narciso Ibáñez Serrador

Cast Lilli Palmer · Cristina Galbó · John Moulder-Brown · Cándida Losada

Synopsis The House That Screamed (1969) follows the story of Lilli Palmer, who manages a strict boarding school for troubled girls in France. Her rigid control has created an environment where sexual misconduct, lesbian relationships, and brutal punishments are commonplace. Palmer...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Gary Cooper · Robert Alda · Lilli Palmer · Vladimir Sokoloff

Synopsis Cloak and Dagger (1946) follows a gripping tale set during the closing stages of World War II, where the Allies are in a race against time to uncover the extent of the Axis powers' knowledge about atomic bomb development. The...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast John Gielgud · Peter Lorre · Madeleine Carroll · Robert Young

Synopsis Secret Agent (1936) follows the journey of three British operatives tasked with eliminating a shadowy German intelligence operative amidst the turmoil of World War I. As the mission unfolds, two of the agents grapple with the moral implications of their...

Direction Géza von Radványi

Cast Romy Schneider · Lilli Palmer · Thérèse Giehse · Margaret Jahnen

Synopsis Girls in Uniform (Maedchen in Uniform) (1958) is a remake directed by Géza von Radványi, starring Romy Schneider and Lilli Palmer. This film is a reimagining of the 1931 version, which itself was adapted from Christa Winsloe's play "Gestern und...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast John Huston · Robert Random · Peter Bogdanovich · Susan Strasberg

Synopsis The Other Side of the Wind (2018) follows the narrative of a renowned filmmaker, J.J. "Jake" Hannaford, who makes a comeback to Hollywood after spending several years in Europe. Hannaford is determined to finalize his groundbreaking new film, which shares...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Lilli Palmer · Sylvia Syms · Yvonne Mitchell · Ronald Lewis

Synopsis Conspiracy of Hearts (1960) is set during the tumultuous period of World War II in Italy, where a group of dedicated nuns in a convent engage in a perilous mission. They clandestinely rescue Jewish children from a nearby internment camp,...

Direction Leslie Howard · Maurice Elvey

Cast Joan Gates · Jean Gillie · Joan Greenwood · Joyce Howard

Synopsis The Gentle Sex (1943) follows the journeys of seven kind-hearted British women who choose to contribute to the war effort during World War II. Each woman brings her unique skills and determination to various roles, showcasing their resilience and dedication...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Sophia Loren · George Peppard · Trevor Howard · John Mills

Synopsis Operation Crossbow (1965) delves into the gripping tale of espionage and warfare during World War II, centering around the clandestine development of Hitler's formidable rocket weapons, the V.1 and V.2 flying bombs. The narrative follows the Allied forces' relentless mission...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Dana Andrews · Louis Jourdan · Lilli Palmer · Jane Wyatt

Synopsis No Minor Vices (1948) follows the story of Perry Ashwell, a self-assured child psychologist who often overlooks the feelings of his colleagues and spouse. His unwavering confidence leads him to invite the unconventional and alluring painter Octavio Quaglini into his...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Rod Taylor · Christopher Plummer · Lilli Palmer · Camilla Sparv

Synopsis Nobody Runs Forever (1968) follows the story of a dedicated police officer, portrayed by Rod Taylor, who is dispatched on a critical mission. His task is to bring back a high-profile individual, an Australian national serving as a high commissioner...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Kim Novak · Richard Johnson · Angela Lansbury · Leo McKern

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Michael Caine · Anthony Andrews · Victoria Tennant · Lilli Palmer

Synopsis The Holcroft Covenant (1985) follows the journey of a man whose father, a close associate of Adolf Hitler, passes away and bequeaths a substantial fortune. The catch? The son must embark on a global quest to uncover the hidden wealth,...

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Robert Taylor · Lilli Palmer · Curd Jürgens · Eddie Albert

Synopsis Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) is set against the backdrop of World War II in Austria, where Colonel Alois Podhajsky faces the daunting task of safeguarding his cherished Lipizzaner stallions. As the war intensifies, Podhajsky must ensure that these...

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Clark Gable · Carroll Baker · Lilli Palmer · Lee J. Cobb

Synopsis But Not for Me (1959) follows the story of Russ Ward, a seasoned Broadway producer who, after three decades of success, decides to retire. His loyal secretary, Ellie Brown, upon receiving her termination notice, confesses her love for him. Intrigued...

Direction James Kelley · Andrea Bianchi

Cast Mark Lester · Britt Ekland · Hardy Krüger · Lilli Palmer

Synopsis Night Child (1972) follows the story of a recently widowed English author who introduces his new, stylish wife to his desolate, secluded residence in the Spanish countryside. The new bride quickly becomes fixated on her 12-year-old stepson, who has recently...

Direction Gordon Hessler

Cast Jason Robards · Herbert Lom · Christine Kaufmann · Adolfo Celi